The Glad Genius Thesis podcast
Creativity isn’t born from illness—it thrives on health and joy. The Glad Genius Thesis challenges the myth of the "mad genius," celebrating creativity as the pinnacle of human flourishing. Rooted in Humanistic and Positive Psychology, this podcast sees creativity as the result of a thriving mind, not turmoil. Through discussions, interviews, and book reviews, we explore how great creators succeeded in spite of mental struggles, not because of them. Join us in redefining creativity as a force of vitality, inspiration, and self-actualization.
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Feb. 20, 2025
Big Magic : Inspiration as a Force of Enchantment
Is creativity something we control, or does it have a life of its own? In this episode of The Glad Genius Thesis , we explore Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert, uncovering how inspiration thrives whe...
Feb. 20, 2025
Pixar's Playground : Cultivating Creativity Through Joy and Teamwork: T
What does it take to build a culture of creativity—and keep it alive? In this episode of The Glad Genius Thesis , we explore Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming Unseen Forces of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace, uncove...
Feb. 19, 2025
Creativity as a solution to boredom and conformity in education
Is creativity an innate gift, or is it something we unlearn? In this episode of The Glad Genius Thesis, we explore Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative by Ken Robinson, examining how traditional education and rigid defin...
Feb. 19, 2025
Playing Fields of the Mind : Unleashing Creativity and Imagination.
Is exuberance a gift that fuels genius, or does it blur the line between brilliance and mania? In this episode of The Glad Genius Thesis , we explore Exuberance: The Passion for Life by Kay Redfield Jamison, uncovering the bi...
Feb. 19, 2025
How to Steal Fire – Myths and Truths of Creativity
Is creativity an innate gift, or can it be cultivated? In this episode of The Glad Genius Thesis , we explore How to Steal Fire: The Myths of Creativity Exposed, the Truths of Creativity Explained by Stephen Bayley and Roger ...
Feb. 19, 2025
Beyond the Lone Genius: The Science of Creativity
Is creativity an individual spark of genius, or does it thrive in social and cultural contexts? In this episode of The Glad Genius Thesis , we explore Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation by Keith Sawyer, ch...
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